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Puerto del Rosario
Playa Chica
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Playa Chica is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 50th place out of 235 beaches in the Las Palmas region 159.4 km away from its center, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is one of the beaches of Puerto del Rosario settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Chica coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Blanca, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Playa Chica is located in Las Palmas within Puerto del Rosario, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Fuerteventura, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"A great spot for locals, boasting beautiful turquoise waters and a thin, sandy shore littered with shells. Going barefoot is possible, though it may not be comfortable for everyone. The left side of the beach is less windy than the right. There are plenty of amenities like showers, toilets, and wheelchair access, as well as lifeguards. Parking is easy to find, and there are ..."
Marcus
Agnes - Amanda
"That place is great - it's nice and quiet, and there are toilets and showers close by, near Las Rotondas Shopping Centre."
Dylan Wiles
User reviews
"A great spot for locals, boasting beautiful turquoise waters and a thin, sandy shore littered with shells. Going barefoot is possible, though it may not be comfortable for everyone. The left side of the beach is less windy than the right. There are plenty of amenities like showers, toilets, and wheelchair access, as well as lifeguards. Parking is easy to find, and there are ..."
Marcus
Agnes - Amanda
"That place is great - it's nice and quiet, and there are toilets and showers close by, near Las Rotondas Shopping Centre."
Dylan Wiles
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Terraza...• 2 min walk
- La Marea• 2 min walk
- Bar La Avutarda• 2 min walk
- El Café• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Maestra artesana cal...• 5 min walk
- Casa Museo Miguel de...• 9 min walk
- Exit - Room Escape F...• 10 min walk
- Molinos de la charca• 14 min walk
Transport
- FUE• 4.5km
- Fuerteventura Park• 8.8km
Localities
- Puerto del Rosario• 750m
- Las Palmas de Gran C...• 159.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Chica?
The Playa Chica is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa Chica?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Chica, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Chica good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Chica is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa Chica for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa Chica good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa Chica secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Chica?
The bar is located right on the Playa Chica.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Terraza Playa Chica is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Chica?
There are 987 places to stay in the Playa Chica area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Chica include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Chica from parking?
The Playa Chica has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Chica?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Chica that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maestra artesana caladora located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Chica?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Chica is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Chica (Fuerteventura) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Chica (Fuerteventura) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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